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THE CHILD AND THE SPARROW.
Child.
Sparrow, in the cherry-tree,
Won't you drop one down for me?
Won't you drop one down for me?
Sparrow.
Presently, presently.
Child.
Sparrow, Sparrow, greedy-pate,
There's a fine one! drop it straight!
There's a fine one! drop it straight!
Sparrow.
Little boys should learn to wait.
Child.
Sparrow, without more ado,
Come, be kind, and drop me two.
Come, be kind, and drop me two.
Sparrow.
They're not ripe enough for you
Child.
Saucy Sparrow, cease your fun!
What! you're off, and give me none!
What! you're off, and give me none!
Sparrow.
All are gone, all are gone!
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